大した
Meanings
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pre-noun adjectival
considerable; great; important; a big deal
Used before nouns to express that something is remarkable, significant, or not trivial. Often appears in negative or rhetorical contexts (e.g., 大したことない).
He succeeded without making much effort.
I'm glad it wasn't a serious injury.
That movie was no big deal.
Usage patterns
- 大した〈物〉ではないnot (something) serious or significant
It's not a serious injury, so please don't worry.
- 大した〈人〉だto be quite an impressive person
Becoming president at that age—he's quite an impressive person.
- 大した〈事〉にはならないwon't turn into anything serious
With rain this light, it probably won't turn into anything serious.